I’m a New Jersey native, born in South Amboy, raised in Old Bridge/Matawan, and now happily settled in Bordentown City with my husband and our 3-year-old son.
Education and Professional Background
I earned my BA in Communications from Northeastern University in 2006, followed by an MBA and MS in Finance in 2013. I started my career in marketing as a media planner for Initiative in NYC. Since then, I’ve worn quite a few professional hats, including working as an Operations Strategist and Risk Analyst for McMaster-Carr, a small business owner and CFO of Buy Rite Liquors, and a professional coach and consultant for small businesses (retail, food, education, farming, and more).
Community Service
Since moving to Bordentown City in 2013, I’ve put my passion for community service to work by taking active roles as co-chair of the Bordentown City Creative Team and Green Team, co-manager of the Bordentown City Farmers’ Market, and a member of the Bordentown City Environmental Commission and Old City Hall Restoration Committee.
I’ve also collaborated with many groups and organizations across the state, championing environmental education and sustainability solutions. In 2019, I became a member of the Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council and was honored as “Woman of the Week” for my dedication to community service. In 2020, the same year that I kicked off my career as a licensed real estate professional at Smires & Associates, I received the Sustainable Jersey Sustainability Hero award.
Real Estate Career
With over 10 years of personal experience buying, selling, and renovating real estate in New Jersey, I understand the process, the energy it requires, and the emotional and financial considerations involved. A major perk of my hands-on experience is that I can offer guidance when it comes to your own home renovations and share a large network of trusted and vetted professionals who can get the job done!
I’m committed to educating clients, maintaining open lines of communication, and offering transparency throughout the process. My goal is for clients to feel comfortable, confident, and well cared for from start to finish. Buying and selling real estate is a huge undertaking, and, as your real estate agent, I don’t take this lightly. That’s why I’ll be your strongest advocate and cheerleader every step of the way.
We recently sold our home in Chesterfield, NJ and we chose the Smires Agency to represent us. My wife and I could not be happier with that decision. Ed Smires introduced us to Sruti Desai. She is a true real estate professional and her knowledge of the area and her community involvement is outstanding ! We were blessed to work with Sruti and her partner, Michele Gore. Sruti and Michele made the process of selling our home painless. They handled every aspect of our sale professionally. Sruti and Michele are kind, honest, and a real advocate for their clients. You can rest assured they are only a text or call away. Anytime we had a question, they always answered in a timely manner. Sruti goes above and beyond providing you the best possible customer service. She always leaves you feeling calm and relaxed because she guides you every step of the way. If you are buying and/or selling in the central Jersey area Sruti and Michele are your best choice. It is easy to refer them and the Smires group to anyone looking for a reliable real estate partner!
I never honestly thought I would find a realtor that was so reliable, relatable, bubbly, helpful, and so much more- but I did! I feel so lucky to have worked with Sruti and her partner, Michele. Not only did they help me find a home very quickly by being in time with what I was looking for, but they also sold my home very quickly as well. Buying/selling during the pandemic market was scary to me but Sruti and Michele put my anxiety at ease and made my dreams a reality. The entire process of home buying was so painless and easy, and honestly went so smoothly. Sruti and Michele are kind, honest, and advocate for their clients, and also help connect you to useful resources and other supports needed throughout the home buying process. I felt like any time I needed a question answered, it was answered same day. Sruti always goes above and beyond! I never felt anxious, intimidated, or stupid for asking questions when I felt confused. Sruti keeps it real and is always understanding and helpful. I hope I don’t move for a very long time, but if/when I do, I hope to work with Sruti again. And I will refer her to all of my family and friends! Work with her and you won’t be disappointed!
Sruti and Michele are a rockstar team. They helped me secure an above ask offer in less than a week, followed by a prompt closing within 45 days. They are an absolute pleasure to work with, going above and beyond by helping me with several administrative tasks, which were not possible for me to perform as a remote seller. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you so much Sruti and Michele!
Sruti and Michele did an incredible job helping us find a home in Bordentown City. We began our search nearly a year ago and the patience they had throughout the process was fantastic and kept us motivated not to give up hope. Both Michele and Sruti have extensive knowledge within the local and state markets. We have recommended Sruti and Michele to all of our friends and will continue to do so. Overall great experience.
Sruti and Michele are the best! We sold two homes and bought one with them and because we completely trusted them it made the process seamless. They were available whenever we needed them. They understood what we wanted/needed and made sure we got it! Can’t not speak highly enough about this amazing team!
Since the day we decided to sell house, Sruti and Michele both were very helpful from giving us right advice in terms of getting house ready, make necessary updates and the pricing. They both helped us navigate thru our contract , and helped us in complying terms of the contract and also closing the sale expeditiously. Sruti and Michelle were very professional, courteous and also very prompt to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend them and will use them in future for buying or selling any residential or commercial properties in state of nj. We will surely refer them to our friends and family members. Awesome realtors!
Choosing Sruti and Michele to not only sell our home but help us in the purchase of our forever home was definitely the best decision we made in our process to reach our goal. Their thoroughness, attention to detail, knowledge in their field, and desire to truly do the best job for their clients is so evident. They genuinely love what they do - which is helping people through the difficult, challenging, somewhat daunting market of real estate. They were able to get us a high sell price for our home and then were able to knock almost a substantial amount of the purchase price for our dream home. What more can I say other than go with Desai’d on Gore. You won’t be disappointed! - Thank you guys, Justin and Stefani
Sruti and Michele did an amazing job helping sell my dad’s house. Sruti was more than responsive—she knew what needed to be done next and planned ahead and anticipated potential issues. She was more than a realtor and managed several contractors and issues that we encountered along the way. My prior experience with realtors is when there’s an issue they give you a recommendation and leave you to figure it out. Sruti and Michele put in the extra effort and solved problems and provided solid advice along the way.
As first time home buyers, we truly felt supported by Sruti and Michele through our entire home buying process. They were always available to answer questions and set up a group text to give us updates on a regular basis. Sruti and Michele had deep knowledge of the local real estate market, and were even able to show us our eventual house before there was a “for sale” sign on it. I would recommend Sruti and Michele to anyone who is looking to buy in this area!
I can't recommend Michele and Sruti highly enough. From start to finish, they were incredible. We were under contract on the purchase of our first home for a challenging nine months, and Michelle and Sruti's support and advocacy were unwavering throughout the entire process. In a fiercely competitive housing market, their expertise and experience were invaluable in securing our dream home. Their professionalism and responsiveness to our numerous questions made the whole experience smooth and reassuring. If you’re looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable realtor, Desai'd on Gore should be your first call.
Michele and her partner Sruti did an amazing job helping us to purchase a new house. Their experience in the local market and excellent negotiation skills was very helpful in determining the purchasing price. They were very involved in every step of the process - from making an offer to the closing of the property we liked. Their recommendations and advice made everything easier for us. They are a great team! We will definitely recommend them to our friends and family.
I cannot recommend Sruti Desai enough. Working with her has been an absolute game-changer. Her and Michele are, without exaggeration, a Swiss Army knife of real estate—resourceful, adaptable, and always one step ahead. She has made our dream come true with our new home and was even there to greet our movers on moving day! Sruti is that realtor who truly cares about her clients.
Working with Michele and Sruti was wonderful! They answered all of our questions, gave great advice about our home so that it could show well for prospective buyers. They quickly responded to us as needed - usually with minutes. Michele grew up in the neighborhood, so that was especially helpful to us and to buyers. I would HIGHLY recommend Sruti and Michele!
If you're planning to buy and/or sell your home and you're looking for the right real estate team to help you, do yourself a favor and link up with Sruti Desai and Michele Gore.
I reached out to Sruti and Michele in August of 2024 when my wife and I decided it was time to start looking to make the move to a bigger home to fit our family of 5 (and our dog). We hadn't been through the process of buying a house since purchasing our townhouse back in 2011, and neither of us had ever sold a house. Coupled with the current state of the housing market, we really didn't know what to expect. It's hard to express how thankful I am that we reached out to Sruti and Michele when we did.
We were prepared for a months long search for the right place to call home, but we closed on our new house less than two months after our initial conversation and sold our previous home a month later! The stars truly aligned, and not without the help of this awesome team.
From start to finish, Sruti and Michele were caring, friendly, professional partners every step of the way. They were both great communicators and we always felt like we could lean on them throughout the process. They've also done an awesome job of networking with local business owners (lawyers, contractors, etc.) who also were super helpful and responsive, and critical partners in buying and selling. When all was said and done, I realized just how thankful I was for this incredible network they'd built and for everyone involved. What I think I appreciated most was when something unexpected would arise that felt like could derail the whole process, Sruti and Michele were both calm, reassuring and jumped in immediately to help us. From arranging a last minute service call to help us meet our scheduled closing on our new house, to leveraging their well-established relationships with folks in town to help us through an unexpected inspection process needed for our buyers to close on time, nothing seemed unattainable.
My advice - don't just run, SPRINT to your phone to get in touch with this incredible team to walk with you on the journey. They've helped us achieve a long time dream and we couldn't be happier! Thanks, team!
Working with Sruti and Michele was truly an exceptional experience. Selling our property was no easy task—it was a challenging process that spanned years, involved intricate legal issues, and required constant communication and persistence. Through it all, they demonstrated unmatched professionalism, dedication, and expertise. They went above and beyond, tackling every obstacle with a calm, solution-oriented approach. Sruti kept us informed every step of the way, offering guidance and reassurance that made a stressful process feel manageable. Their knowledge of the market, negotiation skills, and ability to navigate complex situations ultimately led to a successful sale, and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly cares and will work tirelessly to achieve the best results, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend them and can’t thank them enough for everything they did to make this happen!